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Planner for Entrepreneurship (A.A.S.)


Title of Major: Entrepreneurship, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Sciences degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.ESI.ENTREP

Total Credit Hours: 60 

About Entrepreneurial Studies Institute - see www.aacc.edu

Purpose: A degree in entrepreneurship provides you with the skills to start your own venture, work with others to identify business opportunities, join entrepreneurial ventures or work for an established organization. Entrepreneurship graduates are often in demand by growth-oriented companies wanting to incorporate entrepreneurial vision and innovation in their firms and by companies seeking individuals who have the ability to solve problems creatively and improve productivity. Regardless of size, all businesses need managers who can identify opportunities, obtain resources, plan, organize, direct and control work to accomplish business objectives.

Topics covered during coursework include entrepreneurial thinking and opportunity recognition, developing a business plan, obtaining resources, managing finances, strategic planning, selecting managers and employees, organizing and designing the business, identifying and capitalizing on international opportunities, managing technology, and successfully dealing with managerial challenges.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Carlene Cassidy

Term 1


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
BPA 111-Business and Its Environment  
(formerly listed as ESI 111; you have satisfied this requirement if you have already taken ESI 111)
3 credit hours     
ESI 103-Introduction to Entrepreneurship   3 credit hours      
ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1  OR
ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers  OR
ENG 121-Composition and Literature  
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement.
3 credit hours    
Arts & Humanities GER  
3 credit hours    
Mathematics GER  
3 credit hours    

 

Term 2


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
BPA 162-Business Communications  
(formerly listed as ESI 162; you have satisfied this requirement if you have already taken ESI 162)
3 credit hours     
ESI 104-Entrepreneurship: Sales and Marketing for Small Business   3 credit hours      
ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2  OR
ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers  
OR
Elective
(must have 60 credits to graduate)
3 credit hours    
Social & Behavioral Science GER  (Economics)
3 credit hours    
Program Elective
Choose from: BPA 105 , BPA 119 , BPA 125 , BPA/ESI 127 , BPA 128 , BPA 129 , BPA 132 , BPA 134 , BPA 135 , BPA 138 , BPA 142 , BPA 145 , BPA 156 , BPA 171 , BPA 172 , BPA 174 , BPA 201 , BPA 202 , BPA/ESI 231 , BPA/ECO 232, BPA 246 , BPA/LGS 253, BPA 254 , CTS 103 , ECO 211 , ECO 212 , ESI 260 , HLS 111 , HLS 265 , LGS 165 , LGS 236  
3 credit hours    

 

Term 3


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
LGS 217-Constitutional Law  
(formerly listed as ESI 217; you have satisfied this requirement if you have already taken ESI 217)
3 credit hours      
LGS 250-Legal Issues for Business  
(formerly listed as ESI 250; you have satisfied this requirement if you have already taken ESI 250)
3 credit hours     
Biological & Physical Science GER  
3 credit hours    
Biological & Physical Sciences, Computer Technology or Mathematics GER
See General Education Requirements and degree program required courses  for approved courses.
3 credit hours    
Program elective
Choose course from Program elective list in Term 2.
3 credit hours    

 

Term 4


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ESI 270-Entrepreneurship: New Venture Planning  
3 credit hours      
BPA 120-Small Business Management  
(formerly listed as ESI 120; you have satisfied this requirement if you have already taken ESI 120)
3 credit hours      
BPA 275-Internship in Business 1  

(formerly listed as ESI 275; you have satisfied this requirement if you have already taken ESI 275)
3 credit hours      
Health/Fitness/Wellness GER  
3 credit hours    
Elective (consult with an advisor)
Students who elect not to take a computer technology general education course must satisfy the computer competency requirement with this elective.
3 credit hours    

 

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